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Family, Sobriety, Yoga, spiritualilty

True friendship has no limitations.

 Today, I am looking forward to being available for a good friend. This person is someone I have known since … Continue reading True friendship has no limitations.

The moment you take when you have to catch your breath…
Boston Children's Hospital, Family, HLHS

The moment you take when you have to catch your breath…

Last night after dinner, Izzie and her dad were sitting on the couch having an ice pop. Addie’s latest obsession … Continue reading The moment you take when you have to catch your breath…

Getting Off the Couch via the Mop Bucket.
Family, Sobriety, Work (or lack thereof)

Getting Off the Couch via the Mop Bucket.

Tonight as I washed the dishes, I noticed that my kitchen floor was dirty. I dried the plates and set … Continue reading Getting Off the Couch via the Mop Bucket.

Boston Children's Hospital, Family, HLHS, Sobriety

Keeping it in the day.

In 2012, I became acquainted with the Schultz family through Mike’s blog ‘Echo of Hope’. The description of hospital life … Continue reading Keeping it in the day.

Family, Sobriety

Feelings.

Feelings are funny creatures. They don’t listen to logic, they are impulsive, and whimsical. They never seem to care about … Continue reading Feelings.

Family, Sobriety

Taking Ownership

Like most people, I have a few flaws. I’m scatter-brained. I forget things like birthdays, anniversaries and doctor’s appointments. I say … Continue reading Taking Ownership

Family, Yoga, spiritualilty

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to Me?

According to Ancestry DNA, I have about 20% of Irish DNA. Granted, it’s part of the 75% European piece of … Continue reading Happy St. Patrick’s Day to Me?

Family, HLHS, Sobriety

Inviting in Compassion while shutting the door on resentment

When she awoke the next morning after a very restless night, she realized that she still had blood in her … Continue reading Inviting in Compassion while shutting the door on resentment

Boston Children's Hospital, Family, HLHS, Miles for Miracles

Marathon Monday

On a day when many people I know are standing at the starting line waiting for the race to start, … Continue reading Marathon Monday

Family, Sobriety

Lesson Learned and Many More To Go

Today I attended a luncheon honoring women who have been inducted into the YW Boston’s Academy of Women Achievers. The … Continue reading Lesson Learned and Many More To Go

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"Let me live, love and say it well in good sentences." - Sylvia Plath

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Ginger. Newly sober. Cat lover. Still figuring out if I'm just as weird without alcohol.

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Written by people in recovery for people in recovery

Just A Rock

The trials of a young woman awkwardly trudging her way to happy destiny

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Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome- Our twist

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"You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it." -Maya Angelou

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